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Tennessee WildCast

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

Tennessee WildCasts are weekly podcasts brought to you in both video and audio formats. These podcasts provide information on the mission of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, outdoor events and activities from hunting, fishing, boating and just about anything Outdoors. Come back each week and thanks for tuning in!

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#461 Digging Up Bones: Celebrating 40 Years of a...

Tennessee WildCast ·

2025/12/22

Join us on this special episode of Tennessee WildCast as we celebrate Darrell "Bones" Bernd and his well-deserved TWRA Fisheries Division Lifetime Achievement Award. With retirement just days away on December 31, Bones stops by to reflect on more than 40 years of service with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.From his start in 1984 mowing grass at Bedford Lake to building early electrofishing equipment and working on the streams and reservoirs of Middle Tennessee, Bones shares

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#460 Tennessee Is Bear Country: Understanding...

Tennessee WildCast ·

2025/12/15

Tune in to the latest Tennessee WildCast episode for a candid, eye-opening conversation with TWRA bear experts Dan Gibbs and Janelle Musser, recorded right after the recent commission meeting.From historic bears roaming all the way to Memphis, to today’s thriving population of around 6,000, this is the real story of one of Tennessee’s greatest wildlife comeback successes – and the growing challenges that come with it.You’ll discover why bear conflicts are rising even when the population is stable,

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#459 Deer Camp, Small Game, & Bird Dogs: Retiring...

Tennessee WildCast ·

2025/12/08

It’s a heartfelt farewell to Assistant Chief of Wildlife Wally Akins this week on Tennessee WildCast, as he steps into retirement after an incredible career with TWRA.Join us for a bittersweet, story-filled episode as we look back on Wally’s journey—from his first post as a wildlife officer in wide-open Hancock County, to managing the legendary Hiwassee Refuge during the early days of the Sandhill Crane comeback (from 28 birds to over 10,000!), to helping build the private lands program and helping

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#458 Youth Elk Hunt for Red October, Celebrating 25...

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2025/12/01

Imagine a snowy morning 25 years ago when 50 elk from Canada stepped onto Tennessee soil for the first time in over 150 years. Fast-forward to today: roughly 700 elk roam the mountains, and one young hunter just lived a story most of us only dream about.This special episode of Tennessee WildCast was recorded live at Thlete Outdoors with a packed house. We look back at the historic elk restoration, then bring it full circle with 15-year-old Gavin Wood and the unforgettable youth hunt that capped the

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#457 Winter Trout Splash: New Spots, Big Fish, 75,000...

Tennessee WildCast ·

2025/11/24

Join us on Tennessee WildCast as we tour Flintville Hatchery – the state’s oldest operating trout hatchery – just days before the 2025-26 winter stocking season begins.Hatchery Manager Steven Day walks us through the raceways filled with rainbow trout (including some 16-20” trophies and golden palomino rainbows) that will soon be headed to lakes and streams across Tennessee. We see newly hatched fry, learn about the year-round work of raising 120,000–130,000 adult trout, and discover the technology

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#456 Vols Legends Phillip Fulmer & Carl Johnson:...

Tennessee WildCast ·

2025/11/17

Grab your orange gear and join host Jason Harmon for an unforgettable episode at the Feather to Fork event! Co-host Don King welcomes Tennessee football icons Coach Phillip Fulmer and Carl Johnson – freshman dorm rivals turned lifelong hunting buddies and SEC champions.Relive epic gridiron tales: From beating Bear Bryant’s Alabama three out of four years, to the nail-biting 14-13 Liberty Bowl upset over Arkansas, and that miraculous 95-yard fumble return against Kentucky that still has Wildcat fans

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#455 No Desk, Just Dirt at Feather To Fork: York...

Tennessee WildCast ·

2025/11/10

Join host Jason Harmon and co-host Don King from the Feather to Fork event at The Sawbriar near Jamestown, Tennessee. John Bush, Director of Schools at Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute, shares his 28-year journey in education and why York is the most fulfilling chapter. Students don’t just learn—they work. From raising pheasants to operating backhoes, every CTE student spends three hours exploring hands-on booths: fly casting, drone flying, skeet, and more.Student Gabriela helped catch pheasants

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# 454 Feather to Fork: Ultimate Career Day at The...

Tennessee WildCast ·

2025/11/03

Buckle up, outdoor lovers! Hosts Jason Harmon and Don King dive knee-deep into the electrifying Feather to Fork event at The Sawbriar, where high schoolers from York Institute transform from classroom to field in Tennessee’s ultimate outdoor classroom.Meet Fred & Rhonda Moody - They’re not just raising pheasants; they’re raising the next generation of hunters, farmers, and leaders.From chicks to shotgun blasts, students earn their wings through summer farm duty, gun safety, and one-on-one

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#453 Tennessee’s Epic Wildlife Comeback: A Feathered...

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2025/10/27

Get ready for an episode of Tennessee WildCast that’s buzzing with excitement! Host Jason Harmon and co-host Mime Barnes bring you the scoop on a groundbreaking conservation triumph: the reintroduction of the Red-cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) to Tennessee! Join us as we dive into this inspiring project with experts Sam King, Natural Areas Program Manager at TDEC, and David Haney, a Bird Conservation Coordinator with TWRA. Together, they unravel the story of how a project to save the rare white

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#452 SECRETS to HUNTING MONSTER BUCKS With CATMAN...

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2025/10/20

Dive into the ultimate deer hunting showdown on Tennessee WildCast with host Jason Harmon, alongside returning legend Adrian Wilson and YouTube sensation Catman Outdoors! In this pulse-pounding episode, they spill game-changing strategies for tagging trophy bucks on public AND private land—perfect for the heart of fall season!From winter scouting hacks (spot trails like never before in January—no leaves, no sweat!) to mastering the rut: Hunt doe bedding areas, funnel points, and river edges where

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#451 - Bats & Mussels to Caves & Rivers: Tennessee’s...

Tennessee WildCast ·

2025/10/13

Get ready for an electrifying episode of Tennessee WildCast with hosts Jason Harmon and Don King. This week, we’re diving into the heart of the Volunteer State’s biodiversity with an action-packed show that’s all about the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). Join us as we explore Tennessee’s incredible natural diversity, from Mountain City to Memphis, with over 1,600 species under the care of our dedicated Biodiversity Division. Our guests, Josh Campbell and Chris Simpson, spill the beans on their

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TW 450 - 10,000 Trophy Fish in Tennessee??

Tennessee WildCast ·

2025/10/06

Dive into an electrifying episode of Tennessee WildCast with hosts Jason Harmon and Don King as they reel in the excitement of the Tennessee Angler Recognition Program (TARP)! Joined by Travis Scott, Assistant Chief of Fisheries, they unpack the thrill of catching trophy fish across Tennessee’s diverse waters, from Dale Hollow’s world-record smallmouth bass to Chickamauga’s largemouth giants. With TARP nearing its 10,000th trophy fish submission, this episode is a celebration of Tennessee’s

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TW 449 - Outdoors Knives & Hunting Secrets Revealed!

Tennessee WildCast ·

2025/09/29

Get ready for an exciting episode of Tennessee WildCast with host Jason Harmon and co-host Don King, diving into the world of outdoor adventure! This week, they’re joined by Keith Beam, GSM Outdoors’ Director of Product Innovation, to spotlight the legendary Camillus Knives. With a history dating back to 1876, Camillus offers rugged, reliable blades like the Carnivore and Felix, perfect for camping, hunting, or everyday carry. Three lucky winners will snag two knives each in an epic giveaway—don’t

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TW 448 - Deer Season Fire-Up: Blending Music With...

Tennessee WildCast ·

2025/09/22

Dive into the ultimate fusion of grit and groove on this episode of Tennessee WildCast, where host Jason Harmon and co-host Don King welcome the unstoppable Josh Isenberg—an outdoorsman raised on squirrel hunts and shotgun shells in rural Kentucky, now a Nashville audio wizard mixing for legends like The Time Jumpers and Vince Gill. With deer season just a week away, Josh shares stories of "earning the trigger": that profound respect for the harvest, from boning knives at age six to

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TW 447 - Hemorrhagic Disease Hits Tennessee: What...

Tennessee WildCast ·

2025/09/15

Get ready for an explosive episode of Tennessee WildCast that every deer hunter needs to hear! Join hosts Jason Harmon and Don King with special guests Dan Grove, Wildlife Veterinarian and Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee, and Tabitha Lavacot, Region 2 Species Biologist, as they dive into the critical topic of hemorrhagic disease impacting Middle Tennessee’s deer population. With deer season just around the corner, this episode is packed with must-know insights about this viral

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TW 446 - Win Big! Support Wildlife!

Tennessee WildCast ·

2025/09/08

Get ready for an exciting episode of Tennessee Wildcast! Join us as we visit with Joey Woodard, Executive Director of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation, and dive into the thrilling Wildlife Conservation Raffle, closing in just one week on September 14th! With over $10 million raised in eight years, this raffle funds critical conservation efforts, like acquiring thousands of acres for wildlife habitats. Discover incredible prizes, including a $50,000 Ford vehicle voucher, a high-performance

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TW 445 - What’s Lurking In Tennessee’s Wild Side?...

Tennessee WildCast ·

2025/09/01

The Tennessee Biodiversity Summit is a landmark event set for October 22, 2025, at Middle Tennessee State University’s grand ballroom. Hosted by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), it aims to educate the public about Tennessee’s rich biodiversity, one of the most diverse inland states, boasting over 350 fish, 400 birds, 140 mussels, 97 crayfish, 65 reptiles, 75 mammals, 85 amphibians, and 401 snail species. The summit highlights unique habitats, from East Tennessee’s mountains to West

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TW 444 - Bowhunting Hacks & New Archery Product Giveaway

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2025/08/25

In this exciting episode of Tennessee WildCast, we welcome back Keith Beam, Director of Product Innovation at GSM Outdoors, for a deep dive into archery and the innovative products from NAP (New Archery Products). Keith shares his journey in the outdoor industry where he pioneered the hub-style hunting blind that revolutionized ground blind hunting. Now with GSM Outdoors, Keith discusses NAP’s cutting-edge broadheads, like the Spitfire Titanium and Deep Bevel two-blade, designed for maximum

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TW 443 - Epic Dove Hunt Tips, Tricks & Youth Adventures!

Tennessee WildCast ·

2025/08/18

This week’s episode of Tennessee WildCast dives into the thrill of dove hunting season, kicking off September 1st at noon. With special guest Jason Cruise from Mossberg and Wild & Kingdom, shares tips for a safe and fun dove hunt, from avoiding power lines to mastering shot-swing safety. They also discuss the importance of introducing youth to the outdoors without forcing it—emphasizing fun, comfort, and memorable experiences like throwing rocks in a creek or shooting old decoys. Safety takes

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TW 442 - Discover the Wildlife Competition That’s...

Tennessee WildCast ·

2025/08/12

In this engaging episode of Tennessee WildCast, we dive into the National Wildlife Habitat Education Program at the Clyde M. York 4-H Center in Crossville, Tennessee. Joined by Dr. Jim Byford, the program’s founder and former University of Tennessee Martin Agriculture Professor, and Dr. Craig Harper, a University of Tennessee Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist, the show explores the origins and impact of this transformative youth initiative. Starting in 1972 to boost quail and rabbit

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